[leglug-users] Thanks for Ubuntu cd

[Alaa Salman]

Well, the question is still a little vague, since you didn't specify what
you're interested in. On the other hand, it seems that you want to start
with something and don't know how to start.

Well, the first thing as you may have noticed is to pick something you want
to do. Each one of us will give you a different story about how or what they
do in regards to free software or open source or specifically Linux.

I can't answer much about the admin work since i am a programmer and often
do my own admin work which is  kept to a minimum mostly.  However, if you
want to start in the free software world, you can always start with bug
wrangling. If you're a fan of ubuntu, there are a ton of bugs to help
with.(visit launchpad)

Otherwise, if you want to start a new project, post it here and we can help.
Like Abdallah said, we are best at answering specific questions and solving
specific problems instead of answering with an essay or lecture such as this
one :)

I can't answer for everybody, but i am always up for an interesting project.

Regards,
Alaa Salman

On 5/21/07, M. <moliffin at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks Alaa for the reply.
>
> Well basically my other questions were regarding my own progress in the
> open source/Linux domain.
> Most of the Linux users and enthusiasts I have met either work or study in
> the field, unfortunately I am neither.
> What I was suggesting is if anyone on the list has any ideas they can
> share that i am most probably not aware of, such as
> virtualization was till i stumbled upon it, on how I can maintain my
> progress momentum alongside the reading/forums/trial&error
> that I am undergoing.
>
> Due to my inexperience in the field it would be impossible for me to find
> paid work at this stage,
> however I am willing to devote some time volunteering to do basic system
> admin work or participate in any
> projects in order to learn efficiently.
>
> So I am hoping there is someone out there that needs a hand, and I am sure
> active Linux pros have their hands full.
> In return, given that my profession over the last decade has been scuba
> diving, I can provide related fun, instructional
> activities, which should be appealing given we are at the start of summer
> season and it would be advantageous
> for computer addicts to get out and enjoy Lebanese outdoors.
>
> I have been attending an LPI course over the last couple of months and
> have sufficient familiarity with the usage.
>
> Thanks.
> Mo
>
> Subject: Re: [leglug-users] Thanks for Ubuntu cd
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> You're welcome.
>
> Well, the discussion mainly revolved around the accessibility and
> usability
> studies that went into Gnome after Sun got involved. They did it for
> commercial reasons, but the benefits were for everybody.(to sell to
> government institutions, there are minimum standards for accessibility and
> usability among other things) But anyway, I don't advocate one solution
> over
> the other unless there are strong technical basis for it. Otherwise, i say
> that you should try everything, and with today's virtualization solutions,
> it should be very easy.
>
> You should be able to find all the information on Gnome's architecture on
> the web, i think that there are a couple of weak parts in it, but they
> will
> be replaced(mainly the bonbo architecture).
>
> I don't understand your other questions though.
>
> Regards,
> Alaa Salman
>
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